Torsade Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Tiger's Eye, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
20th Century Hong Kong More Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Coral, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Chrysocolla, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Post-War Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
2010s Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
1990s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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